Sr. Linux Kernel Software Engineer

About NIO

NIO is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users.

NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service, or ADaaS.

NIO’s product portfolio consists of the ES8, a six-seater smart electric flagship SUV, the ES7 (or the EL7), a mid-large five-seater smart electric SUV, the ES6, a five-seater all-round smart electric SUV, the EC7, a five-seater smart electric flagship coupe SUV, the EC6, a five-seater smart electric coupe SUV, the ET7, a smart electric flagship sedan, and the ET5, a mid-size smart electric sedan.

Job responsibilities:

• Based on open source Linux kernel, design and customize Linux operating system that meets automotive safety and real-time level
• Based on hardware and business requirements, continuously observe and optimize system performance to ensure that resource consumption, performance, real-time performance, stability and other requirements are met
• Harden the system to meet the Security and Functional Safety requirements of the business scenario
• Proof of Concept (POC) for new technologies or designs
• Deliver architecture design technical documents and build systems, and power builder chains
• Work with product development engineering teams to understand real-world constraints and assist in deploying new designs on mass production vehicles
• Work with hardware engineering team to ensure software support that maximizes hardware capabilities
• Coach and train engineering team partners

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technology
• 3+ years of Linux kernel, BSP, system software development experience
• 2 + performance tuning experience in complete mass production Linux projects
• Firmly grasp the knowledge of ARM architecture
• Experience using software architecture design tools
• Ability to read and write technical documents in English, and basic communication skills in English
• Able to have a certain influence on the engineering team in terms of technical concepts

Preferable requirements:

• Experience in the underlying software of car cockpit or autonomous driving system
• Experience in developing virtualization solutions, such as KVM, XEN, etc

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00.

• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only. It does not include discretionary bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time NIO employee, you are eligible for the following benefits on the first day you join NIO:

• CIGNA EPO, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans with $0 for Employee Only Coverage.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plan. Both provide options with a $0 paycheck contribution covering you and your eligible dependents.
• Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible CIGNA medical plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Brokerage Link option
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 13 Paid Holidays a year
• Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
• Paid Disability Leave for first 6 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
• Voluntary benefits including: Voluntary Life and AD&D options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependent child(ren), pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Mobile Cell Phone Credit
• Healthjoy mobile benefit app supporting you and your dependents with benefit questions on the go & support with benefit billing questions
• Free lunch and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Employee discounts and perks program